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About

Penisa'r-waun is a ward in the county of Gwynedd, encompassing a primarily rural area on the Llŷn Peninsula. Its landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, small settlements, and stretches of coastline along the northern edge of Cardigan Bay. The community includes the village of Penisa'r-waun itself, along with other localities such as Tudweiliog. The area forms part of the broader Eifionydd region, with its economy historically linked to farming and local tourism.

The ward's coastline features accessible beaches like Porth Towyn and significant natural landmarks, including Yr Eifl, a distinctive triple-peaked hill visible across the peninsula. The area is within the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with paths like the Wales Coast Path providing routes through its scenery. The Welsh language and associated cultural traditions remain integral to daily life and community identity here.

Area overview

On average Penisa'r-waun has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penisa'r-waun is £49,454 per year. Penisa'r-waun is home to around 1,358 people, with a population density of about 105.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penisa'r-waun Population
1,358
Population density
105.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.01(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+40%)
Public order
8.1(-1%)
Other theft
7.36(+61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,304
96.17%
Other White
21
1.55%
Irish
5
0.37%
Chinese
4
0.29%
Indian
4
0.29%
Total population: 1,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
479
43.04%
Level 3 (A level)
211
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
151
13.57%
No qualifications
129
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
72
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 1,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
263
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
195
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
7.96%
Other social rented
31
5.49%
Social rents from council
19
3.36%
Total households: 565

Property prices in Penisa'r-waun

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)8
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £205K

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Penisa'r-waun area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £255,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penisa'r-waun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£215,000£175
Detached6£190,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penisa'r-waun

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penisa'r-waun.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,750£134,000£84,500
2017£144,000£127,000£127,500
2018£147,250£147,500£92,500
2019£190,000£150,500£103,500
2020£233,250£136,000£96,000
2021£170,000£170,000£147,000
2022£257,000£200,663£163,000
2023£196,000£140,000£117,000
2024£265,000£202,250£173,750
2025£190,000£320,000£155,500
2026£216,250£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penisa'r-waun.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penisa'r-waun.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£128£125
2017£164£145£143
2018£151£142£112
2019£168£188£111
2020£234£198£185
2021£170£194£178
2022£241£192£203
2023£247£206£210
2024£202£235£177
2025£203£171
2026£264£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penisa'r-waun.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penisa'r-waun in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penisa'r-waun

Is Penisa'r-waun safe?

Penisa'r-waun records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penisa'r-waun?

The median sale price in Penisa'r-waun is £190,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 8 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Penisa'r-waun?

Penisa'r-waun scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penisa'r-waun sits around rank 1,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penisa'r-waun?

The average household income in Penisa'r-waun is around £49,454 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penisa'r-waun?

Penisa'r-waun is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elwyn Jones (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.